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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Rush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Von Jamesson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rush pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Jamesson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rush is pressed up against the cage. Von Jamesson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rush down to the mat. Rush avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Jamesson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Jamesson closes the distance and clinches up with Rush, looking for a takedown. Von Jamesson pushes Rush against the cage but Rush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Von Jamesson.
Von Jamesson throws a right and a left that Rush avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rush has closed the distance and engaged Von Jamesson in a clinch.
Rush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rush tries a knee to the head but Von Jamesson blocks it.
Rush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##TD#
Rush pulls guard.
Von Jamesson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Jamesson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rush is pulling down on Von Jamesson's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Jamesson, at least for the moment.
Von Jamesson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rush has wrist control.
Von Jamesson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rush controlling the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Jamesson trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Von Jamesson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rush doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Jamesson circles away.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Jamesson sprawls well. Von Jamesson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rush gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Jamesson misses with a wild body shot.
Rush is looking to counter punch.
Von Jamesson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Rush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Von Jamesson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rush dives into side control.
#T3##REVB##SU#
Rush decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Rush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Von Jamesson to keep the fight standing.
Von Jamesson tries to pull guard but Rush won't allow it.
Rush looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rush misses with a punch on the inside.
Rush misses with an elbow strike.
Rush looking to throw knees to the head but Von Jamesson is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Rush drags the fight down to the ground.
Von Jamesson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Jamesson throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely. #T4#
Von Jamesson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rush is proving hard to escape from.
Rush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush being controlled here, momentarily.
Von Jamesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rush is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Rush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Von Jamesson tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Jamesson avoids it really well and circles away.
Von Jamesson dives in for a single leg takedown but Rush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Von Jamesson rushes Rush and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rush pulls guard successfully.
Von Jamesson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush working a defensive guard here.
Rush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Rush seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Von Jamesson from controlling successfully.
Von Jamesson stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Von Jamesson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Jamesson connects with a jab.
Von Jamesson shoots in but no luck this time.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Von Jamesson.
Von Jamesson swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Jamesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Jamesson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rush is fending him off so far but Von Jamesson persists. Nope, Rush circles away and we're back to standing.
James Von Jamesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rush darts in and clinches Von Jamesson up against the cage.
Rush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Jamesson can do to turn this around?
Von Jamesson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rush lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Von Jamesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Jamesson shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense.
James Von Jamesson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Jamesson is breathing heavily.
Von Jamesson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Jamesson. #T3##CL#
Rush has managed to clinch.
Von Jamesson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rush gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rush lands a right hand.
Von Jamesson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Jamesson backwards.
Von Jamesson blocks an elbow strike from Rush.
Rush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Von Jamesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Jamesson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Rush drives through and clinches with Von Jamesson against the cage.
Rush misses with an elbow strike.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
Von Jamesson can't break the clinch.
Rush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Jamessons head.
Rush misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rush throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rush throws an elbow but misses.
Von Jamesson blocks an elbow strike.
Rush throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rush pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Rush dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Jamesson with a poor takedown
and Rush counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Von Jamesson is trying to pull guard but Rush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rush gets underhooks to prevent Von Jamesson's takedown attempt.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Von Jamesson.#TD2#
Von Jamesson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rush regains guard immediately. #ES#
Rush manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rush working hard to break the clinch.
Rush tries to pull guard but Von Jamesson won't allow it.
Rush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Jamesson looking for a takedown.
Von Jamesson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Jamesson tries to pull guard but Rush holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Jamesson drops back down to his feet.
Von Jamesson is trying to break the clinch but Rush is controlling him.#T1#
Von Jamesson goes for a takedown attempt but Rush pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Jamesson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Von Jamesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Jamesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Von Jamesson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rush pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Rush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Jamesson to the ground. Rush is now in Von Jamesson's guard.
Rush lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Rush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Rush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Rush gets to his feet - Von Jamesson follows without any prompting.
Von Jamesson misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Rush gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Von Jamesson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Jamesson somewhat.
Von Jamesson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Rush moves into range and clinches up with Von Jamesson.
Von Jamesson blocks an elbow strike.
Von Jamesson tries to pull guard but Rush forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Von Jamesson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rush.#T4#
Von Jamesson is trying to pull guard but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush working aggressively here.
Von Jamesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Jamesson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rush throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Jamesson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rush working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rush throws an elbow but misses.
Leigh Rush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Jamesson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rush smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Rush clinches up with Von Jamesson and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leigh Rush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rush, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leigh Rush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
The Machine stuffs the takedown.
Rush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Machine.
Rush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rush tries to clinch but The Machine moves out of range.
Rush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Machine.
The Machine throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush.
The Machine wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rush manages to pass to side control.
The Machine is trying to escape back to his feet but Rush uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The Machine is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rush lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Machine down.
#T1#
The Machine tries to escape but Rush is in control.
The Machine bucks up and tries to throw Rush off but instead Rush has got his back!
The Machine is trying to get back to his feet but Rush has full control of the position and if anything, The Machine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
The Machine is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The Machine throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush.
The Machine is wriggling around but Rush manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Rush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Machine tries to kick Rush off in order to stand up. Rush Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Machine wants to get back to his feet but Rush is dominant here and he's now got The Machine's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rush has both hooks in and is working for a choke. The Machine is in real trouble here. Rush gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, The Machine is tapping out! Rush wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leigh Rush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Damiani - just one landing.
Damiani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Rush decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Damiani's guard.
Rush is standing up over Damiani. Damiani looks to escape but Rush dives into side control.
#REVB#
Rush working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Damiani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rush is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Damiani is trying to escape and Rush transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Damiani is forced to tap! Nice work there by Rush! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leigh Rush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuodis throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush.
Kuodis wants to get back to his feet but Rush passes into half guard.
Kuodis tries to kick Rush off but Rush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Rush is looking for submissions but instead, Kuodis has regained full guard.
#ES2#
Kuodis pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Kuodis lands a two punch combo.
Rush blocks a head kick by Kuodis.
Rush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuodis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuodis throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC2#
Rush is rocked!
Kuodis tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Rush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuodis feints a jab and as Rush dips his head, Kuodis unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Rush right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Rush falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kuodis smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ainaras Kuodis!
Ainaras Kuodis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparks swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Rush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparks to the mat! Sparks manages to get full guard.
Sparks wants to stand up but Rush is controlling him.
Rush throws an elbow that misses. Sparks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rush's guard. Nice move by Sparks!#REVB#
Rush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Rush scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sparks throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Rush counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sparks won't be happy with that.
Rush scoring with punches and elbows.
Sparks is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sparks trying to get back to his feet but Rush is in full control for now. #T2#
Sparks turns into Rush and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks wants to stand but Rush has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sparks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rush seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Sparks tries to stand but Rush is controlling from the bottom.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rush controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
Rush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Rush has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rush.
Rush tries a knee to the head but Sparks blocks it.
Sparks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush tries to land a knee to the head but Sparks blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Sparks. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks lands a really nice looking cross but Rush seems unphased.
Sparks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rush eats them both and turns towards Sparks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Rush is rocked!
Sparks throws a nice looking combination but Rush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh Rush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Sparks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sparks lands a hook that stumbles Rush back into the cage. Sparks follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rush to the canvas! Sparks pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rush has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Sparks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schuler throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush.
Schuler is pulling down on Rush's head. It's preventing any offense from Rush, at least for the moment.
Schuler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rush puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schuler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Schuler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuler trying to hold on to Rush's head to control him but Rush postures up.
Schuler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rush is staying active.#T1#
Schuler is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schuler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schuler looking for a sweep. Not yet Schuler, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schuler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schuler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schuler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rush has wrist control.#T2#
Schuler is looking to work some ground and pound but Rush has wrist control.
Rush has control of Schuler's left arm, preventing Schuler from doing any damage.
Schuler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schuler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rush's head.
Schuler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rush is retaining full guard.
Schuler throws a big right hand that misses.
Rush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schuler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rush tries to clinch up.
Rush avoids the head kick by Schuler.
Rush is looking for a counter combo.
Schuler tries a head kick but it misses.
Schuler misses with the combination.
Schuler misses the body punch #TD#
and Rush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schuler wants to sweep but no luck.
Schuler is trying to control the position but Rush postures up.
Schuler looks winded!#T4#
Schuler has Rush pulled in close to control his posture.
Schuler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schuler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rush won't allow Schuler to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush is looking to clinch but Schuler is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Schuler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rush tries to clinch there but Schuler circles away.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Schuler tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schuler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rush is looking to clinch but Schuler is avoiding it.
Schuler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush is looking to clinch but Schuler is avoiding it.
Rush tries to clinch but Schuler moves out of range. #CL#
Rush moves into range and clinches up with Schuler.#T1#
Schuler taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schuler blocks the elbow strike.
Schuler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rush throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Rush manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schuler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Rush keeping moving, preventing Schuler from controlling successfully.
Schuler connects with a couple of short punches.
Schuler throws an elbow that misses. Rush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schuler's guard. Nice move by Rush!#REVR#
Schuler controls Rush momentarily but Rush frees himself.
Schuler trying to control the position here.
Schuler is breathing heavily.
Rush prevents Schuler from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Rush wants to control from the top but Schuler keeps moving.
Schuler trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Rush drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schuler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rush has Schuler in his guard.#REVB#
Rush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leigh Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schuler throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schuler postures up and lands a big shot to Rush's brow.
Schuler is fighting to break Rush's control of his arms but Rush is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Schuler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schuler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schuler stands up over Rush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schuler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rush is trying to control the position but Schuler postures up.
Schuler landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schuler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Schuler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schuler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Schuler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Schuler fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schuler or perhaps it was just good defense by Rush, which made it look bad. #TD#
Rush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rush.
Schuler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Schuler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Schuler.
Schuler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schuler pulls Rush in close to his closed guard and prevents Rush from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schuler wants to sweep here but Rush controlling him for the moment.
Schuler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Schuler throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schuler stuffs the takedown.
Schuler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schuler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schuler wants it to stay on the feet.
Schuler takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses.
Rush wants to clinch.#T3#
A head kick misses from Schuler.
A head kick by Schuler misses #TD#
and Rush counters with a shoot takedown. Schuler fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Schuler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rush has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Schuler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rush.
Rush throws an elbow that misses.
Rush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rush throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schuler takes an elbow to the temple.
Schuler takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Rush is trying to drag Schuler to the mat but Schuler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leigh Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Schuler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rush misses with an elbow strike.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Schuler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rush is defending well.
Rush lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schuler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rush avoids it.
Rush has a couple of punches blocked by Schuler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schuler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schuler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leigh Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Schuler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leigh Rush.
I think Schuler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Schuler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rush keeps control of Mason as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Rush's ribcage. Rush let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rush misses with a knee to the head.
Rush tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the cage and eventually Rush drops back down to his feet.
Rush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rush pushes off an throws an elbow but Mason leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mason throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rush swivels and escapes.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.#CL2#
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason working hard to break the clinch.
Rush looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rush throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rush scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rush is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
Rush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Mason is working for takedown but Rush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rush avoiding damage as Mason throws knees to the body.
Rush jumps guard but Mason stands there with Rush around his waist. Rush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rush tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Mason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rush throws an elbow but misses.
Rush gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Rush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mason has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rush walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mason looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rush controlling the position for now.
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason. #T4#
Rush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like Mason is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leigh Rush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Rush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Mason gets to his feet - Rush follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Mason closes the distance and pushes Rush back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason looking for a takedown.
Rush throws an elbow but it misses.
Rush looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Leigh Rush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Rush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Rush throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Rush breaks from the clinch.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rush.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Rush tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Rush has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Rush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rush pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rush avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.
Rush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Rush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Rush misses with a knee to the head.
Rush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Mason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rush walks away with a smile on his face. Mason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mason gets a clinch.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Mason blocks the elbow strike.
Rush tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Rush throws a head punch that misses.
Rush throws an elbow but it misses.
Mason has had enough of the clinch but Rush keeps him there for the moment.
Mason fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rush.
Rush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rush looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Mason drags the fight down to the ground.
Rush is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.#T4#
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mason is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mason pulls Rush in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leigh Rush dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Rush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mason is defended easily by Rush.
Mason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frank Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Rush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rush.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Frank Mason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rush throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Rush throws a big right hand that misses.
Mason throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mason looking to control.
Rush trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rush connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mason has an active guard here but Rush has managed to pass into half guard.
Mason punching from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason is controlling Rush's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mason.#TD2#
Mason scores with a takedown into Rush's guard.
Mason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SU2#
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rush, up you get!
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Mason has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason blocks an elbow strike from Rush.
Mason is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rush to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Mason decides to pull guard.
Rush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mason is controlling Rush's posture.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mason is looking for a triangle but Rush pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Mason.
I think Rush has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leigh Rush!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Goliath looks for a takedown but Rush sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goliath.
David Goliath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goliath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rush tries to counter with a takedown but Goliath is quick to defend against it.
Leigh Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Goliath.#CL#
Rush drives through and clinches with Goliath against the cage.
Goliath jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rush misses with an elbow over the top.
Rush managing to block the knees to the body from Goliath.
Goliath wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rush manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goliath looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rush controlling Goliath's posture.
Rush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Goliath from controlling successfully.
Goliath being controlled here momentarily.
Goliath prevents Rush from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goliath passes Rush's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goliath is stalling here. Rush is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Goliath seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rush has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rush has control of an arm but Goliath manages to advance to Rush's back!
Rush tries to escape the position.
Rush just looking to survive in the bad position.
Rush trying to control the position but Goliath manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Rush is taking damage to the body and head.
Goliath is controlling the position but Rush somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Rush controlling the position well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rush continues to stall.
Rush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goliath in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rush tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goliath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Goliath!
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